Spain go back to top of FIFA rankings, Morocco reach record high
July 20 : World Cup winners Spain climbed back to the top of the FIFA men's rankings on Monday, while runners-up Argentina dropped to second place.
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Evenepoel eyes time trial triumph to cement runner-up spot
EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France, July 20 : Belgian Remco Evenepoel's status as a three-time individual time trial (ITT) world champion makes him the favourite to win stage 16 of the Tour de France on Tuesday and solidify his position as runner-up to Slovenia's Tadej Pogacar.
Kylian Mbappe beats Lionel Messi to Golden Boot after breaking World Cup record
Kylian Mbappe claimed his second successive World Cup Golden Boot as Lionel Messi and Argentina were shackled by Spain in Sunday’s final.
Tearful end does not take away from Messi’s greatness
DUBAI: The undisputed greatest of all time stood battered, bruised and badly beaten. The defeat added poignancy as it came at the hands of someone who had grown up idolizing him, and now, had all but ended his illustrious career.
How Lamine Yamal jumped the queue to become the world’s next greatest footballer
DUBAI: As Spain’s teammates and substitutes celebrated wildly at the final whistle, Lamine Yamal Nasraoui Ebana fell to his knees and raised his hands in prayer. And no wonder the 19-year-old Muslim player gave thanks toward the heavens. He had just achieved what no player has ever before, becoming a world and European champion before turning 20.
Rennie wins over doubters as New Zealand embraces new era
July 20 : Dave Rennie’s appointment as All Blacks coach was initially greeted with scepticism, but a flawless 3-0 start to the Nations Championship has swiftly reshaped perceptions of the man chosen to replace Scott Robertson.
Triple stage winner Merlier exits Tour de France in stage 15
July 20 : Tim Merlier abandoned the Tour de France on Sunday as he succumbed to fatigue in the mountains, although he underscored his status as one of the event's dominant sprinters with three stages wins.
Ten takeaways from the 2026 World Cup
NEW YORK, July 20 : The World Cup wrapped up on Sunday, with Spain crowned champions after beating Argentina 1-0 after extra time in the final in front of a capacity crowd at New York New Jersey stadium.